Old And Sold Antiques AucitonThousands of articles from the past.Culture And The Fine Arts- (Found June 29, 2008 ) THE imagination of our time has for the most part taken a different direction from the fine arts in their high sense.http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/culture-23.shtml The Mosque Of St. Sophia- (Found June 29, 2008 ) WHEN the Church of Santa Sophia, the House of Divine Wisdom, was finished, and Justinian entered it, accompanied only by the patriarch.http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/culture-24.shtml The Marbles Of The Parthenon- (Found June 29, 2008 ) The Parthenon, the most famous of Greek temples at Athens, and perhaps the most beautiful of all buildings ever erected by man, stood on the Acropolis and was dedicated to Athene, the patron goddess of the Athenians.http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/culture-25.shtml Westminster Abbey- (Found June 29, 2008 ) Washington Irving, the author of this charming sketch, was born in New York April 3, 1783, and died at Irvington, N. Y., November 28, 1859.http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/culture-26.shtml The Column And The Arch Of Trajan In Rome- (Found June 29, 2008 ) THE beautiful Column of Trajan, the justest of Roman princes, called Columna Cochlis, from its winding stairs resembling the spiral of a shell.http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/culture-27.shtml The Basilica Of St. Peter's Cathedral In Rome- (Found June 29, 2008 ) The interior burst upon our astonished gaze, resplendent in light, magnificence, and beauty, beyond all that imagination can conceive.http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/culture-28.shtml Some Great Architects And Some Of Their Famous Works- (Found June 29, 2008 ) This is not, of course, a complete list of famous Architects, nor is it a complete list of their works. It is intended to serve as an introduction to the vast field.http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/culture-29.shtml Principles On Drawing- (Found June 29, 2008 ) A PERFECT muscular control of the hand is of the first importance in drawing, as accuracy of outline and delicacy of expression can only be obtained by having the fingers in complete subjection to the will.http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/culture-3.shtml Music And Poetry- (Found June 29, 2008 ) THE true poet must ever be attracted by the charms of Music: he must sing of her; he must perforce chant her praise.http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/culture-30.shtml Christian Character- (Found June 29, 2008 ) Christian character is that which is founded on Christ and derives its vitality and beauty from Him. And there is no real comeliness, strength and perfection of character that is not derived from the Divine Man.http://www.oldandsold.com/articles11/art-and-heart-12.shtml |